Registered Nurse (N2) - Catheter Lab

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority seeks a dedicated nurse for in-person care, requiring a Graduate from an approved Nursing School and two years of experience, preferably in ICU or Adult Emergency Room.

The role demands effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Indigenous customs is considered favorable. The position involves various responsibilities including working with patients who require acute care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent nursing experience required.
• Experience in ICU or Adult Emergency Room is required.
• Recent experience caring for acute patients in a clinical setting.

Skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving

Effective communication

Knowledge of nursing standards

Proficient with computers

Knowledge in Indigenous customs

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Tools

Mac Lab software

Windows

Word processing programs

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Experience

• A minimum two (2) years’ recent nursing experience required.
• Prior experience in ICU or a minimum of three (3) years in Adult Emergency Room is Required. Successful completion of the Critical Care Nursing Orientation Program (CCNOP) theory and lab skills will be required if no applicants have the required ICU or Adult Emergency Room experience.
• Recent experience caring for acute patients in a clinical setting required.
• Prior experience using Mac Lab or related software preferred.

Special Training

• Advanced Assessment course or equivalent education is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration or eligibility for registration, with C.R.N.M. required.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Current B.L.S. certification required; current A.C.L.S. certification preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual and aural acuity required.
• Employees working in this area are required to wear a Lead Apron weighing approximately 15-20 lbs. for prolonged periods during hours of work.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.